Can we optimize locations of hospitals by minimizing the number of patients at risk?

• Main Authors: Pasi Fränti (Author), Radu Mariescu-Istodor (Author), Awais Akram (Author), Markku Satokangas (Author), Eeva Reissell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background To reduce risk of death in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infraction (STEMI), patients must reach a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 120 min from the start of symptoms. Current hospital locations represent choices made long since and may not provide the best...